American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

Name: American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-07-17
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Cast: Luis Valdez, Edward James Olmos, Dolores Huerta, Cheech Marin, Lou Diamond Phillips

2026 · 1h 32m · Documentary

Against political resistance and industry skepticism, Luis Valdez pushes Chicano storytelling from the fields to the film screen with Zoot Suit and La Bamba, crafting iconic works that challenge, celebrate, and expand America’s story.

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Cast

Luis Valdez as Self
Edward James Olmos as Narrator – El Pachuco (voice)
Dolores Huerta as Self
Cheech Marin as Self
Lou Diamond Phillips as Self
Taylor Hackford as Self
Linda Ronstadt as Self

Details

Director: David Alvarado
Released: July 17, 2026
Runtime: 1h 32m
Genres: Documentary
Studio: Insignia Films, ITVS and Firelight Media
Status: Released

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